Anime Review

Time to revisit the mean streets of Ikebukuro for a final showdown between humans and non-humans! But does Durarara!! x 2 Ketsu deliver enough of the old Durarara!! magic?

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection 6 brings together the final two movies from the 1989 – 1995 run of 13 DBZ movies, the two movies that for the longest time were plainly “the final two Dragon Ball movies”. Past villains escaping from Hell, fusion, fart gags, a cartoon interpretation of Hitler and Godzilla parodies are all on offer here, but the big question remains, does this run of 45-minute films end on a high note…?

Fruits Basket is a sweet shojo series with a loveable cast of characters. Anyone looking for a typical shojo series might be disappointed, but that doesn’t take away from the charm on offer here. It’s a great release that’s only brought down by the lack of romantic development and some terrible video issues.

A nun with a gun and her devilish friend fight the worst Hell can offer in 1920s America! First released in 2003-4, does Chrono Crusade stand the test of time?

A powerful piece of anime story-telling, Peacemaker Kurogane will appeal to all lovers of samurai and historical tales.

Princess Arete is a lacklustre fairy tale story that attempts to break the mould but doesn’t quite manage it, thanks to an overly long run-time and lack of meaningful character development.

The ever-popular and ever-gory horror series returns with the war between humans and Titans intensifying as shocking truths are revealed.

After two releases containing nearly nothing but adaptations of the manga, Naruto Shippuden Box Set 31 falls into a filler-fest, to the sad surprise of nobody. But is the filler here any good, or is it so bad it’s worth losing the few “canon” episodes contained in this set by skipping it? Let’s find out!

A tightly paced and action-packed thrill ride, Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening is a spectacle not to be missed.

An infamous romantic comedy anime that will no doubt raise eyebrows. Join us as we investigate whether MVM's rowdy and raunchy Monster Musume is a wonderful life with Monster Girls!

Overall, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You is a real treat for fans of the series. While there are certainly issues that bring it down somewhat, these can be overlooked. Undoubtedly this is one of the best Pokémon movies in quite some time.

The Legendary Super Saiyan known as Broly is, undoubtedly, the most Marmite character in the Dragon Ball franchise. The phrase “you either love him or hate him” may as well be made for him, as seemingly most fans land on one side or the other, but does the truth lie somewhere in the middle? Let’s take a look at Manga Entertainment’s 5th movie collection, bringing together all three of Broly’s movies, and see, shall we?

Kakegurui is completely shameless in its fanservice, unsubtle handling of the negative affects of gambling, and utterly unapologetic about its ruthlessly psychotic characters and its ridiculous premise - and that’s exactly why the series is so enjoyable

Overall Grimgar: Ashes &Illusions might seem like just another entry in an overcrowded genre but thanks to some quality writing and love from A-1 Pictures, it stands out as one of the best. Even if you’re feeling burnt out on isekai titles, I’d strongly recommend that you give Grimgar a chance.

Matoi the Sacred Slayer provides a heart-warming and fun ride for those who are willing to ride out the poor opening episodes.

We finally come to (not quite) the end of Fairy Tail.